Washington Elementary in Whitewater, WI

At a glance

Reported students

312

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

11.6:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

PK–05

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Wisconsin elementary enrollment

47th percentile

Compared with 1,074 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

335

Washington Elementary: 312 reported students.

State peer staffing position

29th percentile

11.6:1 reported; state peer median 12.9:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students: 286
Teachers (FTE): 28.26
Student–teacher ratio: 10.1:1

What the reported data says about Washington Elementary

Washington Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Whitewater. It is one of 6 current school records connected to Whitewater Unified School District. NCES reports 312 students for 2024–25.

Among 1,074 elementary schools in Wisconsin with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 324 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 47th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.6:1, below the Wisconsin median of 12.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (52.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (38.8%). English learners represent 28.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 16.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Washington Elementary

1How do the reported 11.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 27 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 28.3%
Students with disabilities: 16.1%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 46.5%
Lunch program: Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 1
Nurses (FTE): 0
Psychologists (FTE): 0.5
Social workers (FTE): 0.5

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White52.2%
Hispanic38.8%
Black2.2%
Asian2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
Multiracial4.5%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

Gifted and talented

Offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Lincoln Elementary

Elementary · Grades PK–05

358 reported students

Lakeview Elementary

Elementary · Grades PK–05

209 reported students

Whitewater Middle

Middle · Grades 06–08

394 reported students

Whitewater High

High · Grades 09–12

606 reported students

Whitewater 4K

Other · Grades PK–PK

14 reported students

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Public schools near Washington Elementary

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

School	Grades	Students	Distance
Lincoln Elementary Elementary · Whitewater Unified School District	PK–05	358	1.3 mi
Lakeview Elementary Elementary · Whitewater Unified School District	PK–05	209	5.3 mi
Palmyra Eagle Montessori School Elementary · Charter · Palmyra-Eagle Area School District	PK–06	26	7.2 mi
Purdy Elementary Elementary · Fort Atkinson School District	PK–05	233	8.2 mi
Luther Elementary Elementary · Fort Atkinson School District	KG–05	238	8.3 mi
Barrie Elementary Elementary · Fort Atkinson School District	KG–05	212	9.4 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Washington Elementary

What grades does Washington Elementary serve?

Washington Elementary reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Whitewater Unified School District.

How many students attend Washington Elementary?

Washington Elementary reported 312 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 47th percentile among 1,074 Wisconsin elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 286 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Washington Elementary?

The calculated ratio is 11.6:1, based on 312 students and 27 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Wisconsin median for the same school level is 12.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Washington Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?

Washington Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Whitewater Unified School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Washington Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

46.5% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is Washington Elementary in?

Washington Elementary is part of Whitewater Unified School District, based in Whitewater, WI, which operates 6 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Washington Elementary?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Lincoln Elementary (1.3 mi), Lakeview Elementary (5.3 mi), Palmyra Eagle Montessori School (7.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.